***This is an IN-PERSON event for mentors in the Puget Sound area hosted by Highline School District***

Mentor Academy 101 is an event focused on the development of foundational mentor and coaching skills and knowledge. It exists to prepare educators as leaders to serve in mentoring and coaching roles. Mentor Academy is grounded in the pursuit of equitable outcomes for students in Washington state. Academy content invites participants to examine themselves (their identity and experience), their approach to building relationships with mentees, and the systems change advocacy essential to mentoring for equity. Academy content is grounded in the WA State Standards for Mentoring. These standards are centered in educational equity: the heart of mentoring. Ongoing reflection and practice will deepen and refine mentoring skills, leading to gains in mentees' skill and more equitable student outcomes. Topics include: Understanding identity, relationship building, confidentiality, conversation skills, mentor roles, observation and feedback.